USDA to Do Additional Testing to Nearby Farms After Detection of Pseudorabies in Iowa

USDA to do additional testing to nearby farms after detection of pseudorabies in Iowa

The Hightower Report said, “Weak technical action to close out last week was a near-term negative for hogs and the inability to extend rallies has been the theme lately. The bulls might point to the fact that Friday’s low at…

No immediate trade fallout after pseudorabies detections in Iowa and Texas - Regional Media News

The CEO of the Iowa Pork Producers Association says U.S. pork export customers have yet to respond to detections of pseudorabies in Iowa and Texas swine herds. Pat McGonegle tells Brownfield. "We're not aware of anything yet, I know there's some proposals floating around (but) I'm not sure of all of them. Obviously we want [...] The post No immediate trade fallout after pseudorabies detections in Iowa and Texas appeared first on Brownfield Ag Ne…

APHIS found pseudorabies in swine in Iowa and Texas, US

The United States' Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) confirmed on April 30 the detection of pseudorabies (PRV) in a small commercial swine facility in Iowa and a swine herd in Texas.

State Vet Says No Concern About Spread Of Pseudorabies

The state veterinarian says there are no concerns that there’s been any spread of the pseudorabies virus after it was discovered in a small herd of hogs in central Iowa. The virus has been traced to five boars brought from Texas that had contact with wild hogs, and the other pigs on that site tested negative. Iowa saw its last case of pseudorabies in 2004, and Dr. Jeff Kaisand says it was eradicated using vaccines. He says there’s no need for va…

Pseudorabies returns to commercial swine for first time since 2004

Officials say there is no risk for consumers.